Software Engineer 1 - (Python, Kafka, ETL)

Akina, Inc. • $163K — $199K *
Columbia, MD 21044In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Strong proficiency in Python programming language.
  • Demonstrated use of AI/ML tools for data analysis.
  • Experience with Kafka for streaming analytics.
  • Familiarity with relational databases.
  • Exposure to dataflow, data science, or mission analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Build streaming data pipelines using Kafka and Python.
  • Develop ETL workflows to evaluate infrastructure discrepancies.
  • Apply AI techniques for efficient data analysis and solution prototyping.
  • Ensure reliable and scalable data processing.
  • Collaborate with full-stack engineers for data visualization.

Benefits

  • 24 days of paid time off (PTO) annually plus 11 federal holidays.
  • 100% vested 401k from the start with a 10% employer contribution.
  • Complete coverage of healthcare costs for employees and partial for dependents.
  • Educational assistance for college classes and job-related training expenses.
Full Job Description
Software Engineer 1 - (Python, Kafka, ETL)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 20-22-012-SWE1
Location: Columbia, Maryland

Description:

You will be part of a team responsible for delivering mission-critical infrastructure cognizance. You will be tasked with aggregating data sources to create a clear picture of what infrastructure was requested, what infrastructure was deployed, and proactively alerting on any discrepancies. The team's application is used by subject matter experts to investigate, create, and iterate on best practices and deployment rules, and the team detects and surfaces cases where requested or provisioned infrastructure breaks those best practices and rules. Given the visibility and impact of this work, the team interacts with many stakeholders from across the organization and iterates as frequently as possible. As a Software Engineer I focusing on streaming analytics and ETL, you will design pipelines that transform infrastructure data into actionable insights and leverage AI to conduct analysis and rapidly develop new solutions.
  • Build streaming data pipelines (Kafka, Python) to process infrastructure data.
  • Develop ETL workflows to reconcile requested vs. realized infrastructure.
  • Apply AI tools and techniques to accelerate analysis and prototype new solutions quickly.
  • Ensure scalable and reliable data ingestion and processing.
  • Collaborate with full-stack engineers on integration and visualization of results.

Position Required Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in Python.
  • Demonstrated use of AI/ML tools to accelerate data analysis and engineering solution development.
  • Experience with Kafka and streaming analytics.
  • Working knowledge of relational databases.
  • Exposure to adjacent domains such as dataflow, data science, or mission analytics is a plus.

Nice to Haves
  • Experience analyzing cyber security data sets such as network traffic and OS events.
  • Understanding of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
  • Hands-on experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.
  • Familiarity with ClickHouse.
  • Proficiency with Git and GitLab.
  • Working knowledge of Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence.

SWE1 Qualifications:

YOE Requirement: 3 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.

Salary Range: $163k-$199k (Annually)

The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

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